Strange Currencies

A word, a signal, a nod, a little breath

I made a list of things to do today. And surprise. I
achieved all of them. I did laundry (and bought
laundry detergent). I bought sandwich meat and
cheese. I cleaned up the kitchen (dishes and what
not). I replaced Angelo's old litter box with a new
one changing the litter in the process (smelly). I
applied for two jobs. I researched vacuums to buy. I
swept.

Not bad. Actually made me feel pretty good. Maybe
I'll start making lists daily. Or at least weekly. My
father is on his way too. I didn't actually think he
was coming. He has a college wrestling reunion in
Buffalo (something along those lines....he has one
every other year it seems) on Thursday and Friday,
and had today off, so he's on his way here. I didn't
think he'd actually come. Its a long 8 hour drive. I
think my mother convinced him. A five hour drive
(Buffalo) is much more reasonable than an 8 hour one.
But he's coming, and bringing a kitchen table. So
I've got some rearranging to do.

Thing is.....I like my set up in the kitchen better
than I thought. I put my desk in the little dining
area. So we'll see. I have some ideas. I need to
clean out my coat closet anyways. I sort of put boxes
in there that didn't need to be unpacked. Classroom
things. But not very organized. I also have
collapsable boxes in there that need to be put under
my bed. They're taking up a lot of space. So even
though I'm unpacked.....I need to work at this again
a little more.

And its raining. I do like the rain. Its very
soothing. So I'm happy its raining. First Cleveland
rain. Woot!!! And Redstripe. Yes.

I talked to Shane today. For almost an hour. It was
good speaking to him. I don't think I've talked to
him since 2007. That's not too long ago, but after
being great friends in high school and staying in
touch through college.....taking off 8 months seems
like a lot. But it was good to catch up with him.

Here's a pic of Shane from September 2007.

But this is how I'll remember him. Man we were
strange back then. This is from June 1997.

Yeah.....That's me in the middle showing some leg. On
the left is Colin, another friend I haven't seen or
spoken to in a long while. And Of course Shane on the
right.

A new site for a new place. This is only a temporary
design until I come up with something I like more (I
totally didn't design this myself). I took the title
from the song Strange Currencies by R.E.M.
It randomly played on my computer today....and
got me thinking.

I'm doing alright here in Cleveland. I haven't done
much other than unpack, but unpacking is a start. I
biked around yesterday and today. Decided I should
get a little healthier. Angelo isn't a huge fan of
this place yet. I think its just because its new.

Anyways. Here's a view from the park down the street.
I think its pretty impressive.